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Oct 3, 2026 17 min

Why “Identity Work” Fails Most People

from Redesigning Reality Hosted by Jordan Oelrich

🎧 Recode Method Meditation (Click Here) “Identity work” is a buzzword in 2026… but what does that actually entail? The obsession with identity work, in my opinion, is a search for the ability to bypass doing the uncomfortable things for a long enough period of time that they eventually become normal. By showing up for yourself when you don’t feel like it, until the connections that point towards being able to say “I am who I say I am” are rooted so firmly in your mind that you nothing can break them. This episode breaks down why “identity work” is a loosely defined practice that ends up failing most people - and what to do about it instead. I hope you love it, Jordan PS. If this is up your alley, come test drive Redesigning Reality for a week. Get full access to Jordan Oelrich at jordanoelrich.substack.com/subscribe

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THE IAN SIDMAN SHOW Ian Sidman My life is crazy, by just 17 I got a bench press national record and 50k followers on TikTok ... which was fueled by lack created from getting bullied, diabetes, and never feeling enough. So there I was 17, finally everyone wanting to be friends with me - I had my life in check, everything seemed good! But I was depressed and on pills, I felt so so lost. It made no sense. So I started questioning my reality & uncovering the truth - I became an entirely different person (unrecognizable). My life is really good. So now I'm sharing what I've learned out of a strong desire to love & serve others. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theiansidmanshow/support Finding Magic with Vincent G Melling vmelling We’ve been conditioned to believe that reality is random and that miracles are just our misguided interpretation of random eventsThis podcast explores the themes of intuition, creativity and magic as discussed in my book ”Getting Info the Flow” to broaden our view of reality, realize our true potential and help us create our lives with purpose, power and magic.My style, like my book, is direct, simple and playful. Please check it out Creative Action Podcast: Coaching & Marketing Tips For Creators, Entrepreneurs and Conscious Minds Bruno Flow A podcast for creators that want to:💡 Learn how to unlock clarity, reclaim time & boost ROI with efficient systems🚀 Design a liberated life and business with enthusiasm, savoring ultimate flow and fulfillment🌱 Cultivate a deep sense of meaning, wisdom and trust towards their unique reality I’m committed to help you on your path towards your own creative vision, while sharing with you how to avoid the common traps that lead to existential anxiety, low energy, and burnout.

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